Media-rich tags consisting of video, audio, links, images—and now introducing another #spec-tech-ular feature from Thinglink, one of my all-time favorite web tools… Yep, you guessed it—hashtags! For those of you who might be new to this concept, hashtags are keywords preceded by the hash symbol (#) and used to search, locate and/or categorize content on […]

Well, my sixth grade Tech Club kids have been at it again! This time to promote the middle school Student Assistance Program known as the HEART (Helping Educate At-Risk Teens) Team. That’s right! When some teachers approached us to create a video promoting our student assistance program, of course, these digital wizards once again rose […]

In a world awash with technology, people have come to expect the ability to access information 24-7. While some may believe this is adding to an increasing sense of self-entitlement among youth, it’s a necessary evil—especially when it comes to education. In days gone by, students and faculty were essentially disconnected once they left campus. […]

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube—and the list goes on and on and on… Did you ever wonder what in the world people ever did without all of these social media sites in their lives? If you’re one of these individuals, then be sure to check out the graphic shown below, which explains the “old school” […]

Digital literacy… Information literacy… Technology literacy… There are so many “literacies” in education these days, but what do they all mean? Probably just what you might imagine—and then some! But besides becoming competent in these essential 21st Century skills, it’s important for you, your students and your colleagues to understand their significance. That’s where The […]

Makers… Developers… Innovators… Rock stars of the 21st Century! That’s exactly what educators throughout the world began to create when they provided students with the opportunity to learn coding during Computer Science Education Week. Yep, over 20 million students participated in the Hour of Code initiative sponsored by Code.org, including fifth-eighth graders from the Bellwood-Antis Middle […]

Did you know that computer science is a top paying college degree and computer programming jobs are growing at two times the national average? Yep, it has been projected that by the year 2020 there will 1,000,000 more jobs than there are students to fill them! And that’s because although we live in a world […]

Jump start your December with these new Diigo bookmarks! That’s right! Check out the links shown below for some of the latest and greatest “Cool Tools” and/or web resources that can be integrated into your lessons and activities! » Tynker A fun and easy web application that teaches students to program by arranging blocks of […]

Tech out your classroom with the latest Geeky Girl’s Greatest Hits List containing a collection of must-have sites and resources that will engage your students in learning! Whether you’re in need of writing ideas, audio for multimedia projects, digital citizenship resources or just some edufun humor, then you’ve come to the right place! Just hover […]

Whether it’s a profile update, tweet, post, file download or YouTube video, our students are confronted every day with making important decisions related to social media and other digital networks. The question is—which choice will they make? A responsible one, or one that could have lasting negative consequences? To ensure your students create a positive […]